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Oasis: Optimal Academic Strategies in Students
Overview Due to cultural, environmental, and economic constraints, Ghanaian parents often face challenges in making informed, long-term educational decisions for their children. We aimed to develop a data-driven intervention to empower parents to help optimize their children’s academic trajectories. A comprehensive understanding of the Ghanaian educational landscape was established through literature review and Ghana 2021…
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Nature connection analysis of technology-based nature play
DURATION 2023.07-2024.02 ROLE Ideation, Research Plan, Data Collection & Analysis, Manuscript Writing Process COLLABORATORS DESIS researchers, prof. Joon Sang Baek Background: While concerns exist regarding Generation Alpha’s disconnection from nature in urban environments, there is a lack of design research exploring technology-based nature play and its impact on fostering nature connection across multiple levels. Research…
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Design Opportunities for Children-nature interaction design
DURATION 2022.05-2023.09 ROLE Ideation, Research Plan, Data Collection & Analysis, Manuscript Writing Process COLLABORATORS DESIS researchers, Prof. Joon Sang Baek SUBJECTS Generation Alpha, Parents Background. Concerns are rising about the extinction of nature experiences for future generations, making their understanding and connection to nature increasingly important. This study aimed to explore the perceptions and feelings…
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TWO-GATHER, a Toy Kit for Imagination and Creativity
PRIMARY FUNCTION. Two-Gather is a portmanteau of “two” and “gather,” reflecting its core function. Each wooden piece depicts a bisected animal with embedded magnets. This allows users to disassemble and combine them freely, creating fantastical creatures like centaurs and griffins. BACKGROUND. In today’s information-saturated world, readily available content can stifle creativity. Two-Gather aims to combat…
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Acorny, a Toy Kit that Supports Computational Thinking
DURATION 2021.07-2022.03 ROLE Ideation, Data Collection & Analysis, Design (UX design, 3D modeling, rendering) COLLABORATORS Soyoung Lee, Southern California University PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: Technology: Physical computing technologies, UX design process, 3D printed design Design Tools: Rhinoceros, Keyshot, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Figma, After Effects MATERIALS: Fabric cover, ABS SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: Dimensions: Hub…
